baidu_video_query

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations are provided, and the description only states the tool's purpose without disclosing any behavioral traits such as side effects, authorization needs, or rate limits. For a query tool, it is likely safe, but the description does not confirm this.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is very short and front-loaded with the purpose. It includes pricing info which may be useful but not essential. No unnecessary text, though the structure is minimal.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the tool's simplicity (one required parameter, no output schema), the description should at least indicate what the tool returns, such as status or result of a video generation task. It lacks this information, making it incomplete.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

There is only one parameter, task_id, with a Chinese description '任务ID' in the schema. Schema coverage is 100%, so the description adds no additional meaning. The baseline of 3 is appropriate.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states it is a query for video generation tasks. The [Video] prefix and text '视频生成任务查询' make the purpose clear, distinguishing it from sibling tools like baidu_video_gen which likely handles creation. However, it could be more specific about what the query returns (e.g., status, result).

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. The sibling list includes baidu_video_gen for generation and baidu_video_query for querying, but the description does not provide context or exclusions, leaving the agent to infer usage from the name alone.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.